Who was appointed as the Governor of Manipur in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1: Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
Explanation:
- In December 2024, former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla was appointed as the new Governor of Manipur.
- Ajay Kumar Bhalla: He is a retired IAS officer of the 1984 batch. He completed a long tenure as India's Home Secretary, serving until August 2024. Given Manipur's complex security situation, he has been entrusted with this responsibility due to his administrative expertise.
- Laxman Prasad Acharya (Option 4): Prior to this appointment, Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya held the additional charge of Manipur.
- V.K. Singh (Option 3): Former Army Chief and Union Minister, General (Retired) V.K. Singh, has been appointed as the Governor of Mizoram during this same reshuffle.
Recent Gubernatorial Appointments (December 2024):
- This entire list is significant from the perspective of competitive examinations:
- State – Newly Appointed Governor
- Manipur – Ajay Kumar Bhalla
- Mizoram – General (Retired) V.K. Singh
- Bihar – Arif Mohammed Khan (Transferred from Kerala)
- Kerala – Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar (Transferred from Bihar)
Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: Under which Article of the Constitution does the President appoint a Governor?
Answer: Article 155.
Question: What is the minimum age limit to become a Governor?
Answer: 35 years.
Question: Can a Governor hold charge of more than one state?
Answer: Yes; according to the 7th Constitutional Amendment (1956), this is possible.